Electrical Reliability Specialist

Freeport LNG; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeport LNG seeks an Electrical Reliability Specialist to lead long-term reliability improvements for high‑voltage electrical assets at the Freeport LNG facilities. The role emphasizes condition monitoring, asset management, and developing robust maintenance strategies to prevent failures.

Responsibilities include enhancing early defect detection, coordinating with Facilities Engineering and Maintenance, and driving reliability best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of in-plant industrial electrical experience required.
• Infrared Institute Level II certification required, Level III preferred.
• Ability to read single-line diagrams and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct condition monitoring on electrical equipment and analyze results.
• Develop and improve condition monitoring programs (PD, infrared, corona, EMI).
• Optimize asset strategies and maintenance tasks based on monitoring data.
• Support development of asset performance management (APM) systems.
• Lead cross-functional alignment to advance reliability initiatives.
• Mentor others to promote a reliability-centered culture.

Skills

Condition monitoring

Cross-functional leadership

Root cause analysis

Electrical schematics

NFPA 70/70E knowledge

Data analysis

PPE compliance

Asset management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in electrical technology

Tools

Megger insulation tester

Infrared cameras

Corona cameras

PMCS software

Power DB

Job description

The Electrical Reliability Specialist supports long-term reliability improvement efforts for electrical equipment, including 138kV SF6 breakers, GIS switchgear, large synchronous motors, MV switchgear and breakers, oil-filled transformers, protective relays, H/M/L voltage cables, UPS and DC systems, bus duct (non-seg and Iso phase), and HV switch yards.

This role focuses on improving asset reliability by leveraging equipment condition monitoring, implementing robust asset strategies, and supporting defect elimination efforts.

Hence, key responsibilities include enhancing the early detection of equipment degradation through improved condition monitoring programs, preventing failures through optimized asset strategies, and eliminating chronic/high-cost equipment failures by determining and addressing their root causes.

Success in this role requires building cross-functional alignment to ensure shared understanding, commitment, and support for reliability-focused initiatives.

Additionally, the Electrical Reliability Specialist serves as a champion for reliability best practices and actively mentors others to build a proactive, reliability-centered culture across the organization.

Location/Travel Information

This position will be based at the Freeport LNG Liquification Facility (Quintana, TX) or Pre-Treatment Facility (Freeport, TX). This position requires the incumbent to hold a valid drivers license. Expected out-of-town travel is less than 10%.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Complies with and enforces safety rules and expectations
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company requirements
• Conducts condition monitoring on electrical equipment and analyzes results to detect potential issues
• Develops, implements, and continuously improves condition monitoring programs (PD monitoring, oil analysis, infrared thermography, corona detection, EMI monitoring, etc.)
• Utilizes KPIs to report on the health and effectiveness of reliability and condition monitoring programs
• Optimizes predictive and preventive maintenance tasks through insights gained from condition monitoring and equipment failures
• Supports work to implement/build-out effective asset performance management (APM) systems
• Utilizes APM systems to optimize asset strategies, monitor asset health, and ensure timely response to alerts and anomalies
• Supports troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment problems
• Leverages lessons learned from equipment failures to proactively mitigate risk across similar equipment
• Ensures proposed solutions address the causes of equipment failures
• Utilizes and enhances third-party remote monitoring and health services and ensures anomalies reported by these services are resolved with appropriate urgency
• Identifies and addresses spare parts gaps for critical equipment
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives and capital projects to improve equipment reliability
• Demonstrates and champions mindsets and behaviors that unpin a strong reliability culture
• Maintains close coordination with the Facilities Engineering and Maintenance teams to ensure alignment on critical reliability issues and their resolution

Education, Experience, Certification, and Technical Skills Requirements

• Experience and Education: Minimum of 10 years of in-plant industrial electrical experience and High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred Education: Associate degree (2-year) in electrical technology or a related field
• Preferred Certifications:
• Infrared Institute Level II certification required, Level III preferred
• Technical Skills and Competencies:
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply single-line diagrams and electrical schematics
• Proficient in the use of electrical diagnostic and test equipment, including multimeters, insulation resistance testers (megger), infrared cameras, and corona cameras
• Skilled in electrical maintenance, repair, and installation activities
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical system issues across a range of voltage classes.
• Codes, Standards, and Best Practices: Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards, including:
• NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code – NEC)
• NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace)
• NFPA 70B (Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance)
• NETA Maintenance Testing Specifications (NETA MTS)
• Electrical IT Systems: Skilled in the use of discipline-specific electrical IT systems, including:
• SEL Power Monitoring and Control System (PMCS)
• Power DB
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates a high level of accuracy in data analysis, reporting, and solution implementation to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Effectively leads and facilitates cross-functional meetings and teams to align stakeholders and drive reliability initiatives forward.
• Effective Communication & Presentation Skills: Clearly conveys technical information and recommendations through well-structured presentations and reports to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Organizational and Time Management: Manages multiple priorities and deadlines effectively, maintaining focus and quality under pressure.
• Multitasking Ability: Comfortably juggles competing demands, projects, and unexpected challenges while ensuring progress on key objectives.
• Prioritization & Execution: Identifies high-impact tasks, allocates resources wisely, and delivers on commitments in a timely manner.
• Follow-Through & Accountability: Consistently delivers on promises and commitments, following through with actions that build trust and credibility.
• Conflict Resolution: Navigates differences of opinion diplomatically, fostering collaboration and consensus while maintaining focus on business goals.
• Program Development & Implementation: Designs, launches, and sustains effective reliability and condition monitoring programs, aligning technical rigor with practical execution.
• Strategic Thinking: Connects day-to-day reliability efforts with long-term asset performance goals and business value.
• Initiative & Ownership: Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement, drives resolution, and takes accountability for outcomes.
• Interpersonal Skills: Builds strong working relationships across disciplines and functions, communicates with empathy and professionalism, and effectively collaborates with diverse teams and personalities.
• Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.
• Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy weather conditions.
• Possible exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits.
• Possible exposure to constant, or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to drive to other Company work locations as required.
• Able to move throughout all areas of the facility.
• Able to stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.
• Able to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance.
• Has visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent will be required to talk and hear.
• May be required to enter confined spaces.
• May be required to work at elevated heights.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

• Transportation Worker Identification Card

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

HSE Roles and Responsibilities

Supports the policies, efforts, and programs of Freeport LNG Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System. Actively participates in the HSE Management System Policies. Ensures that HSE concerns are given priority in all activities completed within their area of responsibility. Implements routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.